Klarinet Archive - Posting 000736.txt from 1997/04

From: Jim Lytthans <lytthans@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Eb Clarinets
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 20:35:14 -0400

NANCY BUCKMAN wrote:
>
> Most of my playing is done on E-flat. The instrument I own is the
> Buffet R-13 E-flat.

I also play on an R-13, which is about four years old. I use a
thick-walled Accubore (the donut-shaped one, not the heat sink model).
The barrel darkens the overall tone somewhat, so it blends better. My
mouthpiece is a Greg Smith. The combination gives great flexibility and
intonation. I've also played on a Yamaha professional Eb, which also is
good, at less money. Be prepared to spend more that on a Bb, though.

Jim Lytthans
Anaheim, CA